Yamato - Sapphire G20 X-Ray and Checkweigher

• Ensuring food product safety by detecting foreign bodies such as metal, glass, and dense plastics.
• Verifying product weight to comply with legal metrology regulations and minimise giveaway.
• Inspecting packaged goods for missing components or incorrect fill levels.
• Quality control in high-volume production lines for confectionery, baked goods, and ready meals.

Typical throughput

For this class of integrated X-ray and checkweigher, throughput typically ranges from 100 to 300 packs per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 230V, single-phase, 50Hz electrical supply.

Footprint

Integrated systems typically have a combined footprint, with total length often exceeding 2 metres, requiring adequate line space.

Detection capabilities

X-ray systems commonly detect metals, glass, stone, and high-density plastics, while checkweighers verify product mass accuracy.

Weighing accuracy

Checkweighers in this category typically offer accuracy within +/- 0.5 to 2 grams, depending on product characteristics and speed.

Belt width

Belt widths commonly found on units of this type vary, with X-ray belts typically wider than checkweigher belts to accommodate product flow.

• What types of foreign bodies can an X-ray system detect?

  X-ray systems are effective at detecting a range of contaminants including metals (ferrous, non-ferrous, stainless steel), glass, calcified bone, stone, and high-density plastics. Detection capability is influenced by contaminant density and product characteristics.

• How does an integrated X-ray and checkweigher system improve efficiency?

• What maintenance is typically required for this type of equipment?

• Is specialist training required to operate an X-ray inspection system?

• Can this equipment handle different product sizes and weights?

Checkweighers are valued in food processing for reliable weight verification and compliance support. Buyers typically prioritise accuracy, speed, and ease of integration with existing production lines. When purchasing used units, inspecting calibration history, mechanical condition, and software functionality proves important. Industry sentiment favours models offering consistent performance, straightforward maintenance, and robust build quality. Durable construction and proven track records across multiple production environments remain key considerations for buyers assessing secondhand equipment.

General overview for this equipment type